Advanced Employment Law

This course builds on Essentials of Employment Law and provides a more detailed understanding of current employment law, enabling you to protect yourself and your organisation from costly and damaging legal claims Course Outline: Employment status - who is protected by UK statute? The employment contract - statutory provisions, express and implied terms Restrictions imposed by the contract Changing the contract Data protection at work Ex-offenders Unlawful discrimination Race, sex, disability, part-time working - statutory protection and best practice, plus the European dimension Equal pay Health and Safety - the essentials Workers from overseas The Public Interest Disclosure Act The law and pay, including National Minimum Wage Maternity and pregnancy rights The working time regulations Parental Leave and Time Off for Dependants Handling grievances, discipline and appeals Dismissal and termination, including redundancy Trade union recognition Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) Intercepting communications